Jennifer,
You either need to:
1) save your presentation to static JPGs (one jpg per slide) using File > save as > file type to JPG, then write the
CD-RW, pop this in a DVD player (check if your DVD player supports this), most modern dvd players can show a slideshow
of JPGs.
2) Connect the computer directly to a TV or Video player...see
http://www.soniacoleman.com/Tutorials/PowerPoint/recordvhs.htm
3) Convert your presentation to play on a home dvd player
Convert presentations to VHS or DVD video
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00156.htm
You do have a DVD player?
Cheers
TAJ Simmons
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